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Bunch Chili Pepper Seeds
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Smooth, conical fruits 4-6 cm long, arranged in upward-facing bunches, turning from green to intense red. A compact, ornamental and edible variety, about 25,000 SHU.
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- Bunch Chili Pepper
- The Bunch Chili Pepper Plant
- How to Sow Bunch Chili Pepper
- How to Grow Bunch Chili Pepper
- Tips for Growing Bunch Chili Pepper
- Diseases and Pests of the Bunch Chili Pepper
- Properties of the Bunch Chili Pepper
- Nutritional Values of the Bunch Chili Pepper (per 100 g)
Bunch Chili Pepper
The Bunch Chili Pepper produces smooth, conical fruits of 4-6 cm, arranged in characteristic upward-facing bunches, starting green and turning intense, bright red at full ripeness. Thanks to its vivid colors and eye-catching arrangement, it is perfect both for flavoring dishes and as an ornamental plant.
The Bunch Chili Pepper Plant
Its botanical name is Capsicum annuum, belonging to the Solanaceae family. The plant is low-growing and very compact, with an upright, bushy habit, particularly well suited to container growing as well as garden borders and beds.
Its heat level sits around 25,000 Scoville units, a distinct but manageable level typical of Italian bunch-type varieties.
How to Sow Bunch Chili Pepper
Protected sowing takes place in February-March, while outdoor sowing can be done in April-May, with a minimum temperature of at least 18°C. Transplanting takes place once the risk of late frosts has passed.
How to Grow Bunch Chili Pepper
The Bunch Chili Pepper prefers fertile, well-drained soil, in a sunny position. Despite its upright, bushy habit, a small stake is useful to support the main stem, especially during the production phase when the fruits weigh down the branches.
Excessively high temperatures can cause flower and fruit drop: in such cases it helps to manage irrigation carefully and, if possible, choose a slightly more sheltered exposure.
Tips for Growing Bunch Chili Pepper
Harvest takes place from July to October, once the fruits have reached their characteristic intense red color. Planting basil nearby helps naturally protect the plants from pests, a method well established among chili pepper growers.
Diseases and Pests of the Bunch Chili Pepper
Like other chili pepper varieties, it can be subject to attacks by aphids and red spider mites, controllable with natural garlic or nettle macerates, and to root rot in case of prolonged waterlogging. Good soil drainage and crop rotation, avoiding repeated Solanaceae cultivation on the same plot for several consecutive years, are important preventive measures.
Properties of the Bunch Chili Pepper
The Bunch Chili Pepper is rich in vitamin C and provitamin A, with natural antibacterial properties. The capsaicin responsible for its heat can also aid digestion when consumed in moderation.
Nutritional Values of the Bunch Chili Pepper (per 100 g)
- Calories: 40 kcal
- Protein: 1.9 g
- Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 7.3 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Vitamin C: 144 mg
- Potassium: 322 mg